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Politics

Published
April 17, 2019

Lawmakers consider banning chemicals common in food packaging

Concerns are growing about the health effects of both PFAS and phthalates, but manufacturers and others say a blanket prohibition is an overreach.
Published
April 17, 2019

Survivors of domestic violence press for $5 million in state support

Dozens rally and testify in support of a bill to fund nonprofit groups that provide support services. It would be the first state funding increase for the programs since 2000.
Published
April 17, 2019

Hearing draws advocates of lower prescription prices, patient safety

Proposals to form a state board for prescription drug pricing, allow importation of medications from Canada and otherwise curb rising costs are the focus of testimony.
Published
April 17, 2019

Former Cumberland lawmaker dies after resignation in March

Dale Denno, a Democrat who resigned his House District 45 seat on March 22 as he battled lung cancer, was praised for his dedication and service to constituents by colleagues in the State House.
Published
April 17, 2019

What you won’t see in the Mueller report

Democrats' demands for a full, unredacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report are likely to prompt a political and legal battle that could last for months — or much longer.

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Published
April 16, 2019

Panel endorses bill to require lead testing for children

If enacted, the proposal would require testing of all 1- and 2-year-olds in Maine to detect lead poisoning early in a child's development.
Published
April 16, 2019

Lawmakers hear proposals aimed at easing tax bite on Maine homeowners

The bills that went before the Taxation Committee would all increase the amount of property value exempt from local taxes, but some would apply only to older residents.
Published
April 16, 2019

Statewide ban on foam food and beverage containers moves forward

The House and Senate have given preliminary approval to a bill to prohibit most restaurants, coffee shops and other businesses from using foam food and beverage containers.
Published
April 15, 2019

Republicans call for state income tax cut, warn against Democratic agenda

A group of prominent Republicans gathered with supporters at the State House on Monday, the tax filing deadline in most states, to highlight Maine's tax burden and call for spending restraint.
Published
April 15, 2019

New battles expected with release of Mueller report Thursday

The Justice Department plans to make public a redacted version of the report on President Trump, his associates and Russia’s interference in the 2016 election.